1900
During the early 1900's, the Bramley tree was extensively planted with the Bramley apple providing a useful source of fruit throughout the First World War. In 1900, disaster struck when the original Bramley tree blew down during fierce storms. Nevertheless, the tree survived the elements and is still bearing fruit more than 100 years later in Southwell, Nottinghamshire!
Did you know?
The saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" comes from the old English adage, "To eat an apple before going to bed will make the doctor beg his bread".